On cars without the arrow they often follow the convention where the gas filler ...

nutjob2 · 2026-01-02T05:08:43

First time I've heard of that convention.

snozolli · 2026-01-02T08:42:42

Because it's a myth. It used to go around Reddit regularly.

There's even a Snopes entry:

whiteboardr · 2026-01-02T08:13:35

That was the original idea on how the icon should be used but obviously too subtle.

Moylan basically added a modifier icon for clarity.

pants2 · 2026-01-02T06:59:45

I've heard that the gauge always points towards the side the cap is on when pointing to empty

anjel · 2026-01-02T07:35:42

Far too subtle